Definitions for sandboxˈsændˌbɒks

This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word sandbox

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sandbox(noun)

mold consisting of a box with sand shaped to mold metal

sandbox, sandpile, sandpit(noun)

a plaything consisting of a pile of sand or a box filled with sand for children to play in

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sandbox(Noun)

A children's play area consisting of a box filled with sand.

sandbox(Noun)

A box filled with sand that is shaped to form a mould for metal casting

sandbox(Noun)

An isolated area where a program can be executed with a restricted portion of the resources available.

Running a program in a sandbox can prevent it from doing any damage to the system.

sandbox(Noun)

A page on a wiki where users are free to experiment without destroying or damaging any legitimate content.

sandbox(Verb)

To restrict (a program, etc.) by placing it in a sandbox.

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Sandbox

Sandbox is the second album by Guided by Voices. It was released in 1987.

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sandbox

(also ‘sandbox, the’) 1. Common term for the R&D department at many software and
computer companies (where hackers in commercial environments are likely to
be found). Half-derisive, but reflects the truth that research is a form
of creative play. Compare playpen. 2. Syn. link farm. 3. A controlled environment within which potentially dangerous
programs are run. Used esp. in reference to Java implementations. 4. A checked-out copy of a source tree, on which one may safely
perform builds without interfereing with others.